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lime

/laɪm/

A lime is a small, round, green citrus fruit that has a sour and acidic taste. It is commonly used to add flavor to food and beverages, especially in tropical cuisines.

Exemples

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1

I like to squeeze a fresh lime over my fish for better flavor.

I like to squeeze a fresh lime over my fish for better flavor.

2

The culinary instructor emphasized the importance of using fresh lime juice in the marinade.

The culinary instructor emphasized the importance of using fresh lime juice in the marinade.

3

Hey, do we have any lime left for the tacos?

Hey, do we have any lime left for the tacos?

Famille de mots

Nom
lime
Adjectif
limey
Apparenté
limeade
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Astuce mémo

Limes are 'Little' and 'Leaf-green'. Both words start with the same sound as Lime.

Quiz rapide

A ____ is a green citrus fruit that tastes very sour.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : lime

Exemples

1

I like to squeeze a fresh lime over my fish for better flavor.

everyday

I like to squeeze a fresh lime over my fish for better flavor.

2

The culinary instructor emphasized the importance of using fresh lime juice in the marinade.

formal

The culinary instructor emphasized the importance of using fresh lime juice in the marinade.

3

Hey, do we have any lime left for the tacos?

informal

Hey, do we have any lime left for the tacos?

4

The chemical composition of lime oil includes limonene and citral.

academic

The chemical composition of lime oil includes limonene and citral.

5

Market research suggests a growing consumer demand for lime-infused sparkling water.

business

Market research suggests a growing consumer demand for lime-infused sparkling water.

Famille de mots

Nom
lime
Adjectif
limey
Apparenté
limeade

Collocations courantes

lime juice lime juice
slice of lime slice of lime
lime green lime green
squeeze of lime squeeze of lime
lime zest lime zest

Phrases Courantes

key lime pie

key lime pie

in the limelight

in the limelight (being the center of public attention)

lime in the coconut

lime in the coconut

Souvent confondu avec

lime vs lemon

A lemon is yellow and usually oval, whereas a lime is green, rounder, and typically smaller.

lime vs limelight

Limelight refers to public attention, though it historically comes from a type of stage lamp using the mineral lime.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'lime' when referring to the green fruit or the specific bright green color. In cooking, it is often interchangeable with lemon but has a distinct floral aroma.

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Erreurs courantes

Avoid calling a lime a 'green lemon' in English; they are recognized as two different fruits.

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Astuce mémo

Limes are 'Little' and 'Leaf-green'. Both words start with the same sound as Lime.

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Origine du mot

From the Arabic 'līmah', which refers to citrus fruits, entering English via French in the 17th century.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: 'I bought three limes.' Uncountable when referring to flavor: 'This cake has a hint of lime.'
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Contexte culturel

Limes are an essential part of Mexican, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisine, used to balance spicy and salty flavors.

Quiz rapide

A ____ is a green citrus fruit that tastes very sour.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : lime

Expressions liées

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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